Andrew Thomas In Arizona AG Race

The move has long been anticipated, but some pundits have wondered whether Thomas' political — and potentially legal — problems would keep him in place as county attorney.

Thomas has been accused of abusing his power in his and Sheriff Joe Arpaio's long-term fight with Board of Supervisors members and other county leaders. He's the subject of high-profile investigations by the State Bar and the U.S. Justice Department.

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